Learning Specialist

This position is full-time with benefits and reports to the Marshall University HELP Program Director.

The Joan

C. Edwards School of Medicine (JCESOM) Learning Specialist will work with medical students and/or physicians in the JCESOM who would benefit from individual or group support to improve their study, test‑taking, and overall academic skills through focused curricula developed through the Marshall Medical HELP Program. The employee will assist in the development of strategies, coordination of services, instruction of individuals or groups, and implementation of recommendations via virtual and/or in‑person format for JCESOM students.

The employee will collaborate with designated JCESOM staff to identify student needs, provide proper support, give feedback/updates on progress, and provide training as necessary. Goals for services provided by the learning specialist include: improve student study and test‑taking strategies; increase passing rates for 1st and 2nd year MD students; increase passing rates on board exams, shelf exams, or other types of examinations;

improve overall performance and confidence; improve pace, efficiency, self‑awareness, and memory strategies; and improve JCESOM student retention.

• Communicate with JCESOM faculty/staff to identify medical students needing individual support.
• Communicate with JCESOM faculty/staff about students needing more in‑depth support via group cohorts.
• Lead one‑on‑one in‑person and/or virtual meetings for identified or self‑referenced JCESOM students, covering reading comprehension, speed, note‑taking, test‑taking strategies, time organization, study skills, memory improvement, coping with expectations, self‑esteem, mindfulness, and other appropriate areas.
• Lead in‑person and/or virtual classes for identified or self‑referenced JCESOM students, covering the same areas as above.
• Maintain a schedule that includes individual meetings, group cohorts, and administrative time.
• Maintain the relevance and ingenuity of Marshall Medical HELP curricula and strategies.
• Design and revise curricula based on research, student feedback, and other insights to improve the program.
• Provide agreed‑upon reports/feedback for students who have completed individual sessions and/or group cohorts, including concerns, successes, and recommendations to students and JCESOM faculty/staff.
• Collaborate with HELP Program Director to maintain best practices, review student progress, and assess individual, group, and/or JCESOM faculty/staff needs.
• Provide yearly condensed Medical HELP curricula focused on study and test‑taking skills to JCESOM post‑first block.
• Provide yearly training to JCESOM advisors on best practices in assessing student needs and providing basic strategies for success.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of JCESOM expectations for all incoming and enrolled students.
• Represent JCESOM and/or the Marshall Medical HELP Program at university or professional functions, including national conferences and recruitment opportunities, as needed.
• Other duties as needed.

This position will require spending long hours sitting and/or standing while teaching. Use of office equipment and computers over extended periods of time. The job may also require light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.

MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

• Education:
  
  Completion of Master’s Degree
• Experience:
  
  Leadership abilities, and building and maintaining professional relationships with students, associates, supervisors, and faculty.
• Experience:
  
  Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills (both in‑person and virtual).
• Experience:
  
  Excellent organizational skills.

• Education:
  
  Completion of Master’s Degree in Education or related field.
• Experience:
  
  One year’s experience teaching student learners (preferably from advanced programs).
• Experience:
  
  One year working with medical student and/or students in allied health professions.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience working with students with Specific Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD.

Posting Number MR0842

Open Date 01/30/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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• * Do you have a Masters Degree?
  • Yes
  • No

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